Tender

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA-LNP products

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located in Redcar, UK, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of potency assay services for RNA and RNA-LNP products. This procurement falls within the category of laboratory and research services, and aims to maintain the consistency and efficacy of RNA-LNP formulations using in vitro potency assays. The process is in its tender stage, with key dates including the bid submission deadline at 12 noon on the 15th of May 2026. Bidders are required to electronically upload their responses through the designated website, ensuring completion before the specified deadline. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and a single supplier framework agreement will be established, allowing direct awards without further competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those adept at conducting research and experimental development. It's designed to support the growth of businesses that can offer high-quality service responses and competitive pricing as per the evaluation criteria. Companies with expertise in RNA-LNP assay services are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The structured framework agreement ensures that successful bidders will have the potential for continued engagement throughout the framework duration, fostering ongoing business growth and development within the field of experimental laboratory services.

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Notice Title

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA-LNP products

Notice Description

This tender seeks to engage a qualified service provider to perform cell based, in vitro potency assays for the quantification of both RNA (drug substance) and RNA-LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) (drug product) activity. The assays will be used to evaluate the biological functionality of RNA-LNP formulations, ensuring consistency and efficacy during production.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06835b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034357-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Further Information

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